VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Rude society

It was about two hours before kick-off on Super Bowl Sunday. My wife and I headed to the Glen Ellyn Dominick's for a few items to bring with us to a Super Bowl party. It seemed that we were not the only ones with this plan because the store was packed with like-minded folks purchasing drinks and snacks.

The lines were long, each at least 10 people deep. We had five items, so we opted for the Express Lane that clearly stated "15 items or less."

The young lady and her mate in front of us won on Sunday. They won the Super Bowl of Ignorance. With no regard for the masses behind them, they stood in the baggerless express line with a cart full of groceries. They heard some grumbles, but their only care was them.

They sure showed us all. They showed us that their parents and family failed them, apparently rewarding their boorish behavior, and that their peers, neighbors, school and church were of no help to them, as they turned their backs on their ill-mannered ways.

Unfortunately it is too late for this couple. They will remain inconsiderate until death, and polite people will just continue to shake their heads with disgust knowing that hope is lost among the ill-bred.

With all of the recent talk of hope and change, one can only dream of a society where respect for each other is more common practice and rudeness disappears.

-- Ken Gross, Glen Ellyn

COD troubles

As a taxpayer in this district for more than 25 years, a former student of College of DuPage and parent of a COD alum, I am outraged at the establishment of two electoral boards at COD. This does not reflect the intent of the law and poses a blatant conflict of interest by including candidates for the board as hearing officers. I demand fairness in creating the electoral board. Specifically, you should establish one electoral board to hear the objections.

-- Gail Brandys, Hinsdale

Leave the kids alone

I am in total agreement with Michelle Obama's opposition to the dolls being marketed with her daughters' names and likenesses. Malia and Sasha are two young girls who may or may not like the doll images of themselves. These dolls were marketed without parent permission. For Barack or Michelle to say something publicly about their children is entirely different. They are the parents.

I am sure the Obamas remember how the media decided it was all right to joke about how "ugly" a teenage Chelsea Clinton was when her father was president. What Hillary communicated then and what Michelle wants to communicate now is simple: Don't evaluate my child. She is not an elected official.

-- Sue Harker, Aurora

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